What Is Lupus?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Lupus and Chronic Diseases
Lupus is usually a chronic condition that doesn’t quite get cured. But it is also associated with other more common chronic diseases. Studies indicate that lupus increases the risk of coronary artery disease.
Treatment with steroid medication can accelerate osteoporosis, especially where high doses of the steroids are required. Lupus is also linked to fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that presents with general pain in many parts of the body.
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